#8E29DB Hex Color
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A glow-stick violet, loud and fully saturated. The hex code #8e29db reads cool and electric, so use it as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. White text hits about 6.0:1 contrast on it, enough for WCAG AA body copy. Get this punch by mixing purple with more blue than red.
Questions about #8e29db
What is #8e29db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e29db is rgb(142, 41, 219), in HSL hsl(274, 71%, 51%) and in CMYK 35%, 81%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #8e29db?
Ground its brightness with deep, low-saturation partners like navy, charcoal, or forest green. For a louder scheme, its complement sits in the yellow-green range, so chartreuse or amber accents spark strong contrast.
Is white or black text better on #8e29db?
White text is the safer pick. At roughly 6.0:1 contrast, #8e29db clears WCAG AA for body text with white on top, while black text lands near 3.5:1 and only suits large type.
Is #8e29db readable on white or black?
#8e29db has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.